Shift Leader — Drive Fast-Paced Restaurant Ops

Workstream; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Hardee's is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee restaurant operations during your shift, ensuring fast, friendly service, high food quality, and a clean environment for guests. You will train and coach team members, monitor labor and productivity, manage inventories, and uphold safety and sanitation standards while delivering a great guest experience.

This entry-level to mid-level leadership role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment with the chance to impact daily guest

Responsibilities

• Lead Shift Operations: supervise restaurant operations during assigned shifts to ensure smooth, efficient service.
• Maintain company standards for food quality, guest service, and restaurant cleanliness.
• Monitor operations throughout the shift and adjust as needed to keep service running efficiently.
• Lead by example by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.
• Assist in training and developing crew members under the direction of management.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure procedures and expectations are understood.
• Motivate the team to perform at their best and deliver excellent service to guests.
• Step in and assist with crew member duties when needed to keep operations running smoothly.
• Conduct brief team meetings before or during shifts to review daily goals, promotions, procedures, and expectations.
• Communicate updates related to operations, safety, and training to team members.
• Encourage teamwork and maintain a positive, respectful working environment.
• Monitor staffing levels during shifts to ensure proper coverage and efficiency.
• Manage labor usage to help meet company labor cost standards.
• Adjust assignments and workflow as needed to maintain productivity and service speed.
• Help control inventory levels and ensure product availability during shifts.
• Follow company guidelines to maintain proper product rotation and storage.
• Assist with inventory tracking to meet company GAP (inventory control) standards.
• Ensure all equipment and facilities are properly used, cleaned, and maintained.
• Follow preventive maintenance procedures and report equipment issues to management.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe restaurant environment.
• Take responsibility for all cash handling procedures during assigned shifts.
• Ensure registers, safe counts, and bank deposits are completed accurately.
• Enforce proper cash control procedures to protect company assets.
• Ensure personal appearance meets company standards and reflects professionalism.
• Follow and enforce all HR policies, sanitation standards, safety guidelines, and security procedures.
• Maintain compliance with company policies as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
• Gain valuable leadership and management experience
• Play a key role in running daily restaurant operations
• Help develop and mentor team members
• Be part of a fast-paced, supportive team environment with growth opportunities
• For 60 years, Hardee's has brought communities together with quality, delicious food.
• With more than 1,800 restaurants across the U.S., and locations in 14 countries, we are committed to the best tasting food to better serve our guests--From Made From Scratch™ Biscuits and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™.

Job description

Hardee's is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee restaurant operations during your shift, ensuring fast, friendly service, high food quality, and a clean environment for guests. You will train and coach team members, monitor labor and productivity, manage inventories, and uphold safety and sanitation standards while delivering a great guest experience.

This entry-level to mid-level leadership role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment with the chance to impact daily guest